Police have released CCTV footage of an attempted robbery in Lutterworth.

The incident happened at around 1.35am on Friday July 4, 2014 at the Ford garage on Leicester Road.

A man approached the cashier’s window and threatened the cashier with what has been described as a firearm demanding cash.

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He left empty handed on foot towards Lutterworth town centre.

The suspect is described as wearing a beige ¾ length coat, jeans and a ski mask/hat.

In the interests of public and officer safety officers from the armed response team were deployed to the incident.

The investigation is in its early stages and police are appealing to anyone who may have any information to contact them.

Detective Constable 1939 Gary Dunigan, the investigating officer, said: “The cashier has understandably been left shocked by what happened. Thankfully they were not injured at all during the incident.

“We have released this footage in the hope of helping us trace the person responsible. If you witnessed the incident, know who this man may be or saw him the Lutterworth area of the early hours of this morning then please come forward and contact us. Any information can be anonymously via Crimestoppers."